Baikal is popular for tourists and vacationers. Where, if not here, you can remove the fatigue of civilization and enjoy the eternal beauty of nature. Baikal is very interesting from the point of view of scientific research. There are a lot of endemic species in its area. Representatives of flora and fauna are widespread throughout the lake, which are not found anywhere else in the world. Among them, a local celebrity - the Baikal seal.
You can admire the cute, smart seals-seals on the banks of the Siberian student-clear lake-sea in the Listvyanka nerpinaria. The schedule of bus and water connections implies a comfortable delivery of everyone to this wonderful place. The unique location of the village makes it popular initially.
Address of Listvyanka nerpinary: Gorky street, 101-a.
Business card of Baikal
Arriving in Listvyanka nerpinary, you can see where the source of the beautiful Angara is located. This is the only river flowing from Baikal. Its source, one kilometer wide, is recognized as the largest in the world.
Stretching along the shore of the lake for five kilometers, Listvyanka every year more and more landscaped, acquiring the appearance of a resort area. Wooden huts are being replaced by prefabricated cottages, the infrastructure is filled with numerous bars and cafes.
Local Attractions
20 km from the village, on the route from Irkutsk along the Baikal highway, is located the ethnographic museum Taltsy. This is a Siberian village of the 17-19th century, unpretentiously spread right on the open beautiful area. In addition to nerpinaria, Listvyanka has other attractions:
- Stone shaman at the source of the Angara.
- Museum of Lake Baikal with expositions entirely dedicated to the wonderful lake.
- A dendrological park where rare plants grow, year-round pleasing visitors with walks along the picturesque trails.
- Chairlift leading to the mountain. There, from the Chersky Stone, the whole source of the Angara is visible.
- Museum "Dolls of Soviet childhood" by Oksana Tokmakova.
- Baikal Zoo, located in the estate "At the Bears".
- The vacuum telescope is the largest in Russia and others.
Nerpinary in Listvyanka
Nerpinarium is the only man-made place where Baikal seals live under surveillance. It is impossible to take them away from their native places. And in vivo it is difficult to see this mammal. Seals are very shy and secretive.
Very often, a man-made dwelling becomes a haven for weakened animals or for squirrels left without a mother-seal. Favorable conditions for nursing and treatment have been created in nerpinaria. It’s just that free reinforced animals can no longer be swept. A tamed animal will simply die. Nerpinaria employees thought over this situation and decided to create an attraction. The result of successful training of seals was a mesmerizing performance of dancing, singing, drawing and playing music.
Spectacular show of Baikal seals
Everyone can visit this show in Listvyanka nerpinary. The mode of operation is somewhat different in winter and summer. In winter, the object runs on schedule:
- Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 - 17:00;
- Saturday, Sunday: 11:00 - 18:00;
- Monday is a day off.
The gap between the sessions is not more than an hour, the duration is 35 minutes. In the process of performances, seals believe, paint with watercolors, play music on children's musical instruments, sing, play role-playing games (“lifeguards”) and simply delight the audience with their charm. Watercolor masterpieces of the seals painting are sold out immediately, in an auction. Photography and video are prohibited. You can shoot at the end of the performance for a fee.
Cost of visiting Listvyanka nerpinary:
- adults - 500 rubles;
- children aged 2 to 12 years - 400 rubles.
The presentation fee may seem high, but the show is worth it. These cute animals will cheer up everyone who will watch them. Both children and their parents are delighted for a long time. Many who have visited here are grateful for the work of nerpinaria on the Internet.
Interesting facts from the life of the seal
The main habitat of the Baikal seal is Ushkany Island, where there is a lot of food and deserted. Humans pose a major danger to these animals, especially squirrels.
On May 25, an environmental festival is held in the region dedicated to the protection of seal seals - seal day. Despite the fact that the status of the youth festival is not international, many people are sympathetic to the issue of protecting a unique freshwater seal.
A lot of interesting facts are connected with the life of the seal:
- Nerpa is the only mammal in Baikal.
- The history of its appearance in Baikal waters is a mystery to scientists.
- The speed of dispersal of the seal under water - 25 km / h;
- The diving depth is up to 200 meters, being under water for up to 20 - 25 minutes.
- Nerpa knows how to slow down pregnancy, due to the stay of the embryo in a kind of suspended animation until the next conception. Then a couple of babies are born right away.
- Nerpa has a baby eleven months.
- Her milk is fat, an indicator of about 60%.
- Builds a seal of the house, scraping holes in the water under the ice-vents. A snow cap on top serves as protection.
- Seals live fifty-six years.
To communicate with unique and cautious in nature animals, you need to come to Listvyanka nerpinary. The mode of operation before visiting can be clarified on the site. Nerpinaria is located next to the souvenir market, a hundred meters from Listvyanka pier.
Seals are very positive animals, their joy is enough for everyone. They are waiting for you in Listvyanka!